Things in the Sky

First, apologies for a short post today – a combination of an English paper being due with an accounting project while studying for exams in calculus and economics means one stressed out blogger.

Yesterday, Delta and United reported losses, though it appears that they weren’t as bad as feared. I’ve seen a good amount of buzz about Delta’s decision to start charging $50 for the second bag on international flights. At least it’s only a second bag fee, as I think charging for a first bag on an international flight is absurd. I agree with Ben, and I think we’ll have to see if the other carriers math.

Meanwhile, AirTran and Continental reported results today. AirTran reported net income of $28.7 million, and Continental recorded a loss of $136 million.